If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Flooding is likely to be most significant along the back bays and tidal inlets. Areas of minor coastal flooding can be expected in these locations around the times of high tide through at least Tuesday, perhaps continuing through Wednesday. Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 29/11 AM 6.2 1.5 2.0 Minor 29/11 PM 5.6 1.0 2.0 None 30/11 AM 6.1 1.5 2.2 Minor 31/12 AM 5.8 1.2 2.2 None 31/12 PM 5.5 0.8 1.8 None 01/12 AM 4.9 0.2 1.3 None &&